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"The whole basis of the United Nations is the right of all nations - great or small - to have weight, to have a vote, to be attended to, to be a part of the twentieth century."

"Lots of times you can feel as an exile in a country that you were born in."

"The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten."

"When under attack, no country is obligated to collect permission slips from allies to strike back."

"Of course, I grew up in Communist Romania, but I am happy to say that now our country is democratic, and prospering, since the revolution in 1989."

"When we talk about fighting for our country, we're talking about our vote, our vote is our arms."

"We operate under a jury system in this country, and as much as we complain about it, we have to admit that we know of no better system, except possibly flipping a coin."

"It is not viable for one country to demand a right to increase and upgrade its nuclear weapons capabilities while asking others to eliminate theirs."

"Those entrusted with arms... should be persons of some substance and stake in the country."
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"That past is still within our living memory, a time when neighbour helped neighbour, sharing what little they had out of necessity, as well as decency."

"The extent to which all people in our society are made to count, and believe that they count, is not just a measure of decency; it makes sound economic sense."

"Whatever changes the new era brings, whatever new pathways we take, I am sure that our special relationship with America - forged in adversity, will not change."

"People with disabilities have abilities too and that is what this course is all about - making sure those abilities blossom and shine so that all the dreams you have can come true."
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